Livepeer Explodes Higher, Gaining 150% After Upbit Adds Support

Livepeer Defies Market Drop with 150% Jump, Powered by Upbit Debut and Institutional Momentum

In a rare show of strength against a declining crypto market, Livepeer’s LPT token surged 150% on Friday, reaching an intraday high of $14.20, its highest price since early January.

The sudden rally followed news that Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, had listed LPT for trading against both KRW and USDT, dramatically expanding the token’s accessibility to one of the most active trading regions globally. The listing sparked a flood of demand in the early hours of trading.

At the same time, broader market conditions painted a stark contrast. Bitcoin slid 2% to just above $104,000, while major artificial intelligence-linked cryptocurrencies lost between 5% and 10%. The CoinDesk 20 Index also dipped 3.5%, underscoring the isolated nature of Livepeer’s rally.

Institutional developments helped provide further support. Earlier this week, Grayscale introduced a new Artificial Intelligence Crypto Sector portfolio, with Livepeer included among its 20 select tokens. The recognition by a major asset manager added a layer of credibility that retail investors appeared to seize on.

Meanwhile, the Livepeer Foundation ramped up community engagement through an ecosystem-wide strategy survey. Backed by newly activated advisory boards, the move signaled the project’s intention to refine its long-term vision—timing that may have added to investor optimism.

While many AI-themed projects stumbled in the face of broader market weakness, Livepeer’s breakout suggests that listings, institutional alignment, and strong community signaling can still act as powerful price catalysts in today’s fragmented crypto landscape.